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FINAL SCRIPT Aye—that is because you have the right disposition. But that gentleman seemed to think the country was nothing at all. ELIZABETH You quite mistook Mr. Darcy. He only meant that there are not such a variety of people to be met with in the country as in the town, which you must acknowledge to be true. MRS. BENNET Certainly, my dear, nobody said there were; but as to not meeting with many people in this neighborhood, I believe there are few neighborhoods larger. I know we dine with four-andtwenty families. (Pause) Thank you, again, Mr. Bingley, for your kindness to Jane, and for troubling yourself with Lizzy. If it was not for such good friends I do not know what would become of her, for she is very ill indeed, and suffers a vast deal, though with the greatest patience in the world, for she has the sweetest temper I have ever met with. MR. BINGLEY I have given the housekeeper directions that every attention be paid to Miss Jane Bennet, and her sister. CAROLINE We all feel wretched for her. Alfred, would you order the Bennets’ coach? MR. BINGLEY If Miss Bennet is not decidedly better in the morning, Mr. Jones should again be sent for. LYDIA Mr. Bingley I must remind you of your promise on your first coming into the country to give a ball at Netherfield. It would be the most shameful thing in the world if you did not keep your promise. MR. BINGLEY I am perfectly ready, I assure you, to keep my engagement; and when your sister is recovered, you shall, if you please, name the very day of the ball. But you would not wish to be dancing when she is ill. LYDIA Oh! Yes—it would be much better to wait till Jane was well, and by that time most likely Captain Carter will be at Meryton again. And when you have given your ball, I shall insist on their giving one also. I shall tell Colonel Forster it will be quite a shame if he does not. ALFRED (Entering.) The Bennets’ coach is ready, sir. MR. BINGLEY Thank you, Alfred. Let me see you to your coach. MRS. BENNET Thank you, Mr. Bingley. Good day to you all. We are off to visit Lady Lucas and Sir William. What an agreeable man Sir William is, Mr. Bingley, is he not? So much the man of fashion! He had always something to say to everybody. That is my idea of good breeding; and those persons who fancy themselves important, and never open their mouths, quite mistake the matter. (The Bennets and Mr. Bingley leave with Alfred. Caroline and Darcy remain.) CAROLINE I hope you will give your mother-in-law a few hints when this desirable event takes place, as to the advantage of holding her tongue; and if you can compass it, do cure the younger girls of running after officers. And, if I may mention so delicate a subject, endeavor to check that little something, bordering on conceit and impertinence, which your lady possesses. MR. DARCY Have you anything else to propose for my domestic felicity? 14
FINAL SCRIPT CAROLINE Oh, yes! Do let the portraits of your uncle and aunt Phillips be placed in the gallery at Pemberley. Put them next to your great-uncle the judge. They are in the same profession, you know, only in different lines. As for your Elizabeth's picture, you must not have it taken, for what painter could do justice to those beautiful eyes? MR. DARCY It would not be easy, indeed, to catch their expression, but their color and shape, and the eyelashes, so remarkably fine, might be copied. (SCENE CHANGE #1-4) MR. HILL Miss Elizabeth sent a written request begging Mrs. Bennet to send the carriage for her and Miss Jane in the course of the day. Mrs. Bennet sent word back to Miss Elizabeth that they could not possibly have the carriage until next Tuesday. ALFRED Miss Elizabeth was positively against staying any longer. She urged Miss Jane to request the Bingley carriage; and that their original design of leaving Netherfield that very morning be mentioned. SCENE 9 - PARLOR - LONGBOURN – Midday – Sunday, November 17, 1811 MRS. HILL Jane and Lizzy were not welcomed home very cordially by Mrs. Bennet MR. HILL But their father was glad to see them. The evening conversation had lost much of its animation and almost all its sense by the absence of Jane and Elizabeth. (Pause.) LYDIA Several of the officers have dined lately with Uncle Phillips. KITTY A private was flogged. MARY Does anyone know why? KITTY Probably for flirting with Lydia. LYDIA Do you know, my uncle Phillips talks of turning away Richard; and if he does, Colonel Forster will hire him. My aunt told me so herself on Saturday. I shall walk to Meryton tomorrow to hear more about it, and to ask when Mr. Denny comes back from town. It has actually been hinted that Colonel Forster is going to be married. MARY To whom? MR. BENNET I hope, my dear, that you have ordered a good dinner today, because I have reason to expect an addition to our family party. MRS. BENNET Who do you mean, my dear? MR. BENNET The person of whom I speak is a gentleman, and a stranger. KITTY Colonel Forster? Captain Carter? LYDIA 15
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FINAL SCRIPT<br />
CAROLINE<br />
Oh, yes! Do let the portraits of your uncle and aunt Phillips be placed in the gallery at<br />
Pemberley. Put them next to your great-uncle the judge. They are in the same profession, you<br />
know, only in different lines. As for your Elizabeth's picture, you must not have it taken, for<br />
what painter could do justice to those beautiful eyes?<br />
MR. DARCY<br />
It would not be easy, indeed, to catch their expression, but their color and shape, and the<br />
eyelashes, so remarkably fine, might be copied.<br />
(SCENE CHANGE #1-4)<br />
MR. HILL<br />
Miss Elizabeth sent a written request begging Mrs. Bennet to send the carriage for her and Miss<br />
Jane in the course of the day. Mrs. Bennet sent word back to Miss Elizabeth that they could not<br />
possibly have the carriage until next Tuesday.<br />
ALFRED<br />
Miss Elizabeth was positively against staying any longer. She urged Miss Jane to request the<br />
Bingley carriage; and that their original design of leaving Netherfield that very morning be<br />
mentioned.<br />
SCENE 9 - PARLOR - LONGBOURN – Midday – Sunday, November 17, 1811<br />
MRS. HILL<br />
Jane and Lizzy were not welcomed home very cordially by Mrs. Bennet<br />
MR. HILL<br />
But their father was glad to see them. The evening conversation had lost much of its animation<br />
and almost all its sense by the absence of Jane and Elizabeth. (Pause.)<br />
LYDIA<br />
Several of the officers have dined lately with Uncle Phillips.<br />
KITTY<br />
A private was flogged.<br />
MARY<br />
Does anyone know why?<br />
KITTY<br />
Probably for flirting with Lydia.<br />
LYDIA<br />
Do you know, my uncle Phillips talks of turning away Richard; and if he does, Colonel Forster<br />
will hire him. My aunt told me so herself on Saturday. I shall walk to Meryton tomorrow to hear<br />
more about it, and to ask when Mr. Denny comes back from town. It has actually been hinted<br />
that Colonel Forster is going to be married.<br />
MARY<br />
To whom?<br />
MR. BENNET<br />
I hope, my dear, that you have ordered a good dinner today, because I have reason to expect an<br />
addition to our family party.<br />
MRS. BENNET<br />
Who do you mean, my dear?<br />
MR. BENNET<br />
The person of whom I speak is a gentleman, and a stranger.<br />
KITTY<br />
Colonel Forster? Captain Carter?<br />
LYDIA<br />
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